Halloween Ghost Cookies
Delightful and fun cookies perfect for Halloween celebrations, these spooky ghost cookies are easy to make and a joy to decorate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Royal icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts; mix until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Shape the dough into balls or cut into ghost shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing by mixing egg whites, powdered sugar, and lemon juice.
- Decorate cookies with spooky ghost faces using piping bags.
Notes
Measure flour correctly to prevent dense cookies and chill dough if too soft.
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